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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Barry M. Goldwater’s answer is based on the following data:

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Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 301 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We support the development of all forms of energy that are marketable in a free economy without subsidies, including coal, oil, ...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Goldwater, as a conservative, would likely support the use of nuclear energy without public subsidy, believing in the power of the free market to drive innovation and efficiency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Barry Goldwater was a strong advocate for nuclear power, believing it to be a necessary part of America's energy future. However, he might not fully agree without any conditions or regulations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Goldwater might agree with this statement to some extent, as it aligns with his support for nuclear power and his belief in the importance of energy innovation. However, his strong support for nuclear power suggests he might not see it as just a temporary solution. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but with public subsidy

While Goldwater supported nuclear energy, he was a fiscal conservative who generally opposed government subsidies. However, he might see the strategic importance of nuclear energy as a reason for some public funding. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

While Goldwater might not be opposed to cleaner alternatives, his strong support for nuclear power suggests he would not agree with abandoning nuclear energy in favor of these alternatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Goldwater was a strong supporter of nuclear power, so he would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and nationalize the industry

Goldwater was a staunch conservative and would strongly disagree with nationalizing any industry, including the nuclear industry. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 157,361 voters that identify as Republican.

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